Physical trainer
Toshi Mizukawa
EDUCATION
2010 - 2011
B.S., Kinesiology, California State University of Northridge
‒ Northridge, CA
・Exercise Science,
2008 - 2009
A.A., Kinesiology, Saddleback Community College
‒ Mission Viejo, CA
・Physical Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012
- XEBIO Co., Ltd, Fukushima, Japan
Industry : Sports Retail
・Sales / Merchandise
・Athlete Support
2015
- CORE ’N CODE Co., Ltd, Saitama, Japan
Industry : Sports Consultant and Athlete’s Training
・In charge of STROOPS in Japan
・Athlete Support
2020
- GROW., self-employed, Saitama, Japan
Industry : Sports Consultant and Athlete’s Training
・In charge of STROOPS in Japan
・Athlete Support
Physical Support (As of 2022 June)
2013
- Yaita Central Senior High School, Women’s basketball
2018
- Nippon Sport Science University, Women’s volleyball
- Japan Universiade Women’s volleyball
- JOC Physical Support Stuff for Women’s volleyball( ~ 2020)
- JOC Physical Support Staff for Sailing ( ~ 2020)
- Noevir Sailing Team, Women’s 49ers ( ~ 2020)
2019
- Yaita Central Sports Club, Women’s basketball
2020
- Nigata Central Senior High School, Women’s volleyball
- NEO, Men’s futsal
- Yukako Suzuki, Beachvolleyball
2021
- ViVA Academy Volleyball Club
- J. F. Oberlin University, Women’s volleyball
- Riko Tsujimura, Beachvolleyball
- Shukutoku University, Women’s volleyball
- Komazawa University, Men’s volleyball
- Kashiwa Municipal Senior High School, Women’s volleyball
2022
- Nippon Sport Science University, Women’s basketball
- Teikyo Senior High School, Men’s soccer
- Sagaseiwa Senior High School, Women’s volleyball
- Fujimura Senior High School, Women’s volleyball
BUILD BETTER ATHLETES
I help any athlete remove limits and reach new levels.
If you were willing to put in the work, you could benefit and improve your performance with my methodology.
STRENGTH & POWER / SPEED / MOVEMENT SKILL
STRENGTH & POWER
Strength is the force generated by our muscles and how we apply it. Force is applied in all three dimensions, and across multiple muscles and joints. Regardless of the method, we use to apply force, the physics are the same.
TYPES OF STRENGTH
To make sure your strength transfers to sport and injury prevention, I start with basic development and then move into specific types of strength.
1. ABSORB : Eccentric Strength
Force developed “loading” the muscles under a stretch.
2. DRIVE : Strength-Speed
Big Forces, moved with moderate speed in shorter times.
3. LOAD : Force Development
The rate of speed used to turn the muscles on quickly.
4. FORCE : Max Strength
The bigger the force, the longer the time to develop.
5. EXPLODE : Speed-Strength
Moderate Forces, High Speed, Short Times.
6. SPRING : Reactive Strength
Small time, quick muscle stretch, followed by explosive force.
SPEED
I use a proven formula, based on biomechanics and motor control, to develop speed you can use in your sport.
4-PART SPEED FORMULA
1. Big Force
The amount of force you put in the ground is directly related to how far you can travel on each step.
2. Small Time
You have to apply that big force to the ground, in a very short time.
3. Proper Direction
It’s physics! Your body angle determines the way the force is applied to your directional movement.
4. Optimal Range of Motion
Too big of a step and you’re slow. Too small and you have less power. It's all about range of motion.
MOVEMENT SKILLS
The ability to execute movement patterns efficiently. The brain provides the motor control across multiple systems of the body to move fluidly, safely and effectively.
・Technical Drills
I develop specific pieces of an efficient movement pattern. I break it down into parts and then put it back together for great efficiency.
・Training Drills
I develop the physical abilities to help you apply force properly. I teach your muscles and brain how to coordinate efficient movement.
・Applied Drills
I train you to apply the developed motor skills combining movement skill with reaction to balls and players in a dynamic environment.
